When we were doing 'Five Centimeters Per Second,' at that time, Japan was in an era when it felt nothing would ever change, so I wanted to make a movie that reflected that feeling. — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
I think that's a universal theme, you know: we don't know who we're going to meet tomorrow. And that person might change your life entirely. There's always that possibility, and while you're not necessarily actively seeking it, you have that… — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
In daily or everyday life, I am so impressed with tiny details, like when I look up at a street lamp falling on the… — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
When I was growing up and until I got married, I had some times when I felt a bit lonely and a little bit… — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
“When she came home, she smelled the way I like. But . . . her face seemed sadder than when she left.” — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
“I love you. I can't remember when I fell in love with you but very naturally, I had fallen in love with you before… — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
I was working in a gaming company, but I really wanted to make animation. I didn't really have anything special, no special tools at… — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
The identity of Studio Ghibli movies are how the characters move. They move like live, real people. — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
When we were doing 'Five Centimeters Per Second,' at that time, Japan was in an era when it felt nothing would ever change, so… — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
When Ando arrives in the studio, he picks up his pen even before he gets a cup of tea, and he stays seated until… — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
“I’ve been worried for a long time. I’ve just been doing what I could. I don’t really have much choice.” — Makoto Shinkai Copy Share Image
